Sentences with phrase «pyroclastic cloud»

The CO2 killed many trees and plant life with the overwhelming amounts that came out of the volcano, this includes the pyroclastic cloud witch contains copious amounts of CO2.

Leading theories include lava channels, collapsed lava tubes, near - surface dike intrusion, nuée ardente (pyroclastic cloud), subsidence of lava - covered basin and crater floors, and tectonic extension.

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It also involved a pyroclastic flow - a dangerous fast - moving hot cloud of gas, ash and volcanic matter.

For 42 years, Arenal Volcano was Costa Rica's most active volcano with flowing lava and pyroclastic surges that blasted huge rocks and cauliflower - shaped ash clouds into the air.